I Will Rise

Man what a late night! I am usually never up this late now that I have kids but tonight was an exception. I had to make a little trip into town and was listening to K Love radio station when Chris Tomlins, I Will Rise, came on. I absolutely love that song and couldn't help but jack the radio up and sing at the top of my lungs just letting the Lord's presence wash over me. It was so welcomed after a very long day. I just thought that for those of you that may never have heard the song that I would post the lyrics because they are just so amazing to think about.

There's a peace I've come to know

Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul

I can say, "It is well"

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God, fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

There's a day thats drawing near

When this darkness breaks to light

And the shadows disappear

And my faith shall be my eyes

I will rise when he calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God, fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb!"

And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb!"

You are Worthy!

You are Worthy!

With everything that we have been going through over the last 7 months throughout my moms illness, this song just brings me so much joy and gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. And usually brings me to tears. I am so thankful for the wonderful Christian heritage that I come from and pray that Jay and I can be such  wonderful, shining examples to our children of Christ's love. I am so thankful for the promise of eternal life and that even though my mom is struggling in her earthly body, that is just temporary. She will someday get to be in a place more beautiful than our minds can even begin to fathom. She will be free of cancer and suffering and her heavenly body will be whole and perfect. I have my days when I want to be selfish and keep my mom here with me but I know that God has far better plans for her and knows what is best. However, my family and I can rest in the knowledge that we will only be separated for a short while in the scheme of things, and that someday we will all reunite and rejoice together forever!  I hope that possibly these song lyrics bring you some peace as they do for me.